One Stop Point Guard Shopping

[wayray@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]

A few Cap do-able deals, as the Celtics need to get at least one 
point guard who can run an offense under pressure, hit outside shots,
and pass at the right time and to the right player:

Nick Van Exel

For

Tony Battie, Mike James, Chris Mills & 1st

Seems reasonable on all accounts. Big PG improvement for the C's,
and the salary-cutting and rebuilding Warriors would be picking up a first
 and clearing up Cap space.


Brent Barry

For

Tony Battie, Mike James & 1st


Like this one. Seattle needs a center upgrade; Celtics a backcourt
improvement. With Allen, Barry, Ridnour, Daniels and Murray, the Sonics
can afford to deal one of their guards for Center help. 


Troy Hudson

For

Mike James & Kedrick Brown

The underrated Hudson played well for the T Wolves last season, before 
the team  was totally revamped. Ainge's pal McHale can figure out how 
to get through to Brown.


Juan Dixon & Steve Blake

For

Blount, James & 1st

Not my favorite deal, but the Wizards are set at point and could use
another Big Man and the pick.


John Salmons & Todd McCulloch

For

Tony Battie & Mike James

Interesting. Philly could use another Big Man, the Celtics need a PG
in the worst way, and McCulloch, one year more on his contract than Battie,
could retire.

Brevin Knight

For

Tony Battie

Same old, same old.


Qyntel Woods, Jeff McInnis & Ruben Patterson

For

Tony Battie & Eric Williams

Woods is a great talent, but has a weed problem; Patterson can play defense, but
he's a psycho, and McGinnins is a PG upgrade. O'Bren would resign if this deal
was made.

Ray